49-Year-Old Fell More Than 100 Meters in Tyrol

A 49-year-old German man had a fatal accident on Saturday while hiking in the Mangfall Mountains in the municipality of Thiersee in Tyrol (Kufstein district). The man fell approximately 120 meters to his death over steep, rocky terrain on an unmarked trail east of the so-called Teufelskanzel for reasons still unknown, the police reported on Sunday. The 49-year-old died at the scene.

Helicopter Deployed After German's Fall in Tyrol

A hiker who happened to be in the area of the Wildenkar Alm noticed the fall and informed a nearby alpine innkeeper. This initiated the rescue chain. However, an emergency doctor from the emergency helicopter "Heli 3" could only confirm the German's death. The recovery of the body was eventually carried out by the crew of a police helicopter, it was reported.

(APA/Red)

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